Pongal - Pongali - Huggi
2 servings
25 min active time
25 min total time
Indian rice dish.
3.0 (1 vote)
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Ingredients
Core
34 cup
12 cup
3 12 cups
3 Tbsp
14 tsp
1 12 tsp   grated
12 tsp
14 cup
Cashews
12 Tbsp
6 Tbsp
Spices
12 Tbsp
2 tsp
14 tsp
Nutrition
Important: We could not account for the following ingredients:
14 cup

Amount per serving
Daily %
Calories
812
41%
Total Fat
37 g
47%
Cholesterol
60 mg
20%
Sodium
817 mg
36%
Total Carbohydrates
99 g
36%
Fiber
6.5 g
23%
Total Sugar
2.8 g
Proteins
24 g
48%
Calcium
70 mg
5%
Iron
5.3 mg
29%
Potassium
243 mg
5%
Vitamin D
0 mcg
0%
Daily % are based on a 2000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your needs (guideline from FDA).
Disclaimer: The nutrition depends on the products you use, as there can be large variations between products. This information may be incomplete/inaccurate, as we may not have accurate data for some ingredients.
Instructions
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    • 1Gather ingredients.
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  • Core

    • 1Wash the rice. Optionally soak it for 30m (for a more even cooking). Drain it.
    • 2Place a stockpot on medium heat. Dry-roast the dal for ~3 minutes or until golden brown, while stirring frequently.
    • 3In the dal stockpot, add the drained rice and the water. Cover it and bring to a boil on medium-high. Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Add the turmeric powder, butter, and the ginger. Simmer until the rice and dal are cooked.
  • Cashews

    • 1Meanwhile… Crush the cashews to obtain chunks (do not grind too fine).
    • 2Place a small pot on medium-heat and melt the butter. Add the cashew chucks and stir for ~3 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside in a bowl.
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  • Spices

    • 1In a mortar, crush and mix the cumin seeds and pepper.
    • 2Place a small pot on medium-heat and melt the butter.
    • 3Add the spice mix and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside.
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  • Assemble

    • 1Once the rice mixture is cooked remove from the heat.
    • 2Stir in the salt, coconut and 1/3 of the cashews (reserve the rest for garnish). Add the spice mix prepared earlier. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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    • 3Plate and garnish with the reserved cashews. Serve warm.
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